Winqu - Winqu Alga - MIRASOL YARNS

A high end organic Tanguis Peruvian cotton that is blended with the finest silk.

Winqu, which translates into "wave" in the indigenous Peruvian Mapuche dialect, is a two-ply yarn that is lightly spun giving it a bit of a thick-and-thin wavy feel creating visually stunning and interesting garments & accessories.

Tanguis cotton was developed by Fermin Tanguis over 100 years ago.  Tanguis is more durable and stronger than regular cotton.  Another major benefit of Tanguis cotton is that it absorbs and transfers perspiration much better than normal cotton allowing the product to be naturally more breathable without the use of plastic or polyester products.  Tanguis is also more environmentally friendly as it requires less water to grow in Peru’s climate and can be harvested up to 6 times per year.


Knitting Weight: Worsted
Content:             85% Tanguis Organic Cotton, 15% Silk
Length/Weight:   169m (185 yards) / 100g (3.50oz)
Knitting Gauge:  16 – 20 stitches = 4" (10 cm) with needles US 7 - 9 (4.50 - 5.50 mm)
Recommendation Care: Hand Wash or Machine Washable on delicate cycle 
                                       Lay flat to dry